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I realized that what actually inspired me was the interaction among its people
Magnum Editions: Peggy Guggenheim in Venice, 1950 City Life enjoying life’s simple pleasures: aMrs. Peggy Guggenheim, the famous art collector, socialite and bohemian, photographed by David Chim Seymour at her palace on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, 1950. Chims career spanned genres and styles. His humanistic approach, which yielded important work documenting conflicts and their aftermath, was complementary to his low key personality, which quickly led him to become the favored photographer of many celebrities. Seymours biographer, Carole